Building my first Proton Pack - UPDATE PACK COMPLETE 2/15

[jhusel]

I had a nice Ghostbusters Proton pack 15 years ago, and ended up trading it. A decision I have regretted over the years. So I finally bit the bullet and decided to get another, but build it myself this time. So I got the fiberglass shell for Christmas

I ended up joining GBFans forum to learn more about building one, placement, colors, parts, etc. I opted to get mostly metal parts for it, as the price difference wasn't that much different between that and resin.

Then painted up the accessories and textured the pack, leaving the right parts smooth.

And here is where she sits today. I still have more parts on the way, including electronics to make the lights work and sounds

It's been a super fun project, and renewed my passion for prop building. The new project, new research, new chases of certain parts, etc.

 

[Prefect42]

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Very nice build. Exactly what I would expect from you.

Who made the shell? Just curios. Looking forward to your updates. Hope you do video with the lights & sounds.

Ted.

 

[IFA]

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Excellent job.....I love it !!!
I often said to myself that a working Proton pack would be a nice addition to the collection but never went to it :-(

Do you intend to weather it at the end ??

 

[jhusel]

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Thanks guys! I'll definitely do a video with lights and sounds, I'm very excited about adding that to it! I got the shell from eBay, as a Christmas present.

I'll weather it for sure, just not sure HOW weathered I'll go. But adding the aluminum pieces, makes me have to weather it, to show that through the paint.

 

[Jedifyfe]

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What electronics are you going to use? I still need to install lights and sounds in mine.

 

[jhusel]

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What electronics are you going to use? I still need to install lights and sounds in mine.

Well I have the Matty Wand, so I bought a circuit that plugs into the back of the handle. Then you plug in lights, a battery, and speaker from that. So all the sounds and lights will be activated by the wand. As far as the lights, I'm unsure. I wanted to use the ones on GBFans.com but the estimated shipping date is May, I don't want to wait that long. So I either need to find a member there who offers some, or eBay.

 

[CJ 617]

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Looks fantastic!!! Great work..

 

[jhusel]

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Got some more work done. Stickers added, mother board mounted to the ALICE frame, brackets added (drilled, tapped, and riveted), electronics installed, foam pad added...


Still waiting on a few things. Next is to drill the speaker hole pattern, mount the battery pack, then painted the motherboard. Still a work in progress, but getting there! Video coming soon

 

[Snow Builder]

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Very, very pretty. Nice job.

 

[CJ 617]

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A really nice looking pack!

 

[GB1984]

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Looking good. Can't wait to see it altogether.

 

[jhusel]

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Me either!! LOL. I will have final electronic piece in tomorrow, and still waiting on a few things. But here is where I am now.

And just for fun

 

[MooCriket]

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Outstanding work, very well done!

 

[Sundowner]

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Nice work! I love the look of the GB 1 pack

 

[masterjedi322]

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Awesome build! Great photos (as always)!

Sean

 

[jhusel]

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Ok, finally got to the electronics! I had thought an AWESOME idea would be to have a speaker hole pattern like a radiation symbol. I spent a lot of time working on it, and then to find out someone already did it on this board. LOL Great minds I guess..... ha

I got the motherboard all cleaned up and ready to paint. However, I decided to go with a powdercoat finish since we have a place here in town that does that. And here is a short video of the electronics! It's ALMOST done!!

 

[jhusel]

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I finally finished! I decided I couldn't wait any longer and machined my own Ion Arm end cap. For the motherboard, I decided against paint, knowing that it would look terrible after a while. So a I had a local company powder coat it for me yesterday, turned out great!!

So here are the final pics!

 

[jhusel]

I got the Spengler charging port in and so I finally completed my pack (for the most part). Here are a couple of shots of the inside. I'm very happy with how it turned out. What a fun project!!!